In this chapter, we investigate the literature on both broad- and narrow-based cryptocurrency research from a bibliometric and scientometric perspective. While Bitcoin, presented as the first every
cryptocurrency by Nakamoto [2009], was established as the first piece of a decade-long expansion
of academic literature based on the development of this new financial product and the associated
benefits and issues contained therein. We attempt to re-trace and provide a thorough explanation
of the flow of research direction during this period across all disciplines. We provide clear evidence
of a growing but fragmented research area. We conclude that there is a significant difference in
how researchers treat broad conceptual topics versus individual products. We finally provide a
concise overview of the current topics that have been central to recent research efforts, while attempting to provide oversight key areas that have presented evidence of particular deficiency. Such
recommendations will provide direction for future research synergy.
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Item Type:
Book Section
Refereed:
Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Bitcoin; Digital Currency; Cryptocurrency; Bibliometrics; Topic Modelling